Guided Tour: Gold Museum

Travel in time to the pre-Hispanic era, learn all about the craftsmanship of the different indigenous cultures that inhabited Colombia and all the magnificent stories that they tell. Get the chance to know the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection in the world and learn how these different cultures lived.

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Stop At: Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), Carrera 6 No.15-88, Bogota 110321 Colombia

Going backwards in time to the pre-Hispanic era; learn about the craftsmanship of different indigenous cultures that inhabited Colombia, and all the magnificent stories behind their artifacts. Get the chance to know the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection in the world and learn how these different cultures lived.

In 1939, El Banco de la República started a project to preserve and protect the Colombian archeological heritage. Its purpose was the acquisition, management, and exhibition of pieces of jewelry and pottery from pre-Columbian indigenous cultures. Now, this museum has the world’s largest pre-Hispanic gold collection with 55,000 pieces and 6,000 pieces that are on display in their adapted building.

On this tour, you will be picked up at your hotel at 10:00 am to be taken to the Museum. The tour guide will give you a private and personalized guided to the Museum while telling you amazing stories and facts about the past and present. After the tour, you will have some time to go to the souvenir shop where you can find some gifts for your beloved ones.

Duration: 2 hours